The Jackson standard. [volume] (Jackson C.H., Ohio) 1847-1888, 1887-12-01
Daily Observations !

WEDNEsDAY.-Ha! There comes tn
welcome rain!.. We made mistak
last week in speaking of Mr.. w. Fl. An
derson and wife as having gone West
They went to Wilkesville, Vinton Coun
ty. The X. of p. Lodge went to Coal
ton last night to attend the organization
of Lodge at that place. Some of the
boys have terrible colds to-day, from hav
ing ridden home in the railroad "watel
train" Johnny Motz tries in vain to
blow his nose tonight. -. We had a
pleasant call to-day from our old friend
John Toland, of Myrtle P. O., Scioto
County. Mr.. Toland was soldier in the
173d Ohio, and one of the jolliest of
friends. ......J. T. Horton, of Gambia,
called to-day. Capt. Hill is again at
the head of the Salvation Army. at this
point. -. Capt. Gilliland, of Greenfield,
is in town. -. Andy Overly, of Liberty,
Is in to-day. DIR. Evans was here yes
terday. The Doctor has a good practice
through this region, and is one of the
best of fellows. Mrs. Will May died
last night, after long illness. 49,. Will.
Davis has moved out of Leck Fosters
house. "A couple of ladies from Wa
verify were here yesterday, soliciting aid
for a church. We did not learn the ex-
tent of their success, but trust that it was
abundant. -. Doc. Erlenwein has again
located in Jackson. .... .Eben Jones and
Will Evans bid off portion of the John
Davis lots on Columbia street. We be-
ieve Mr.. Jones portion will be used by
Mr.. T. A. Jones for building a residence
thereon. This is the DIR. Miller property,
and nice property, too.... John Doug
lass had enough fine, fat, dressed chickens
to-day. at the Hunsinger Store, to feed
half the town. And Lowenstein certain
ly had enough fine, choice meats, to feed
all the town.
THURSDAY Thanksgiving! What
wonderful multiplicity of experiences
crowd into one day. The morning opened
up with the sky o'ercast, and drizzling
rain falling. However, the usual compile
ment of hunters started out, and the
banging of the guns was heard in every
direction. AT o'clock this morning
the funeral of Mrs. Will. May took place
at the family residence in the south end
of town. This death leaves Mr.. May in a
sad condition, with two little children to
keep. The funeral was conducted by Rev.
j. E. Rudisill. The water tank on the
o. S. will be located near the Sanders
pond. instead of at Harrison's as hereto
fore. George King, of Delays stables,
appeared upon the streets driving the sor-
REST looking donkey we have yet seen.
Rev. L. d. Fillinger preached a
good sermon at the Welsh Church this
forenoon, to a good-sized audience .....
The Rink was not opened to-day on ac-
count of leakage in the roof, causing
the floor to be wet. IA daughter of
Denny Burt, Miss Flora was married to
a man named Peter Davis, tonight, by
Rev. J. E. Rudisill. ..... This has been |
much such Thanksgiving day as that |
of last year, though not quite so cold.
FRIDAY.-Rained nearly all day
A social is on hand for the Baptist |
Church, Tonight. This weather will |
let the travelling water tanks off of the o.
S. road. Over on the hills adjoining |
the Cemetery, two or three hawks hover
about, or perch on the scattering trees,
from day to day, watching for a covey of
quail that frequent the fields. Mr.. Rice,
the attendant at the Cemetery, says that
pearing, gradually. and the covey grow
ing less all the time. There are no places
for the quail to hide, in the open fields,
and the hawks have picnic with them.
But why not shoot the hawks P. -. The
show windows of the business houses at
tract large crowds. 49,. The "New Shoe
Store" has folded its tents and departed,
we believe to Wellston. -. Moonlight
nights! Fine time for "coon-hunts.". 49,.
and Brookins' street lamps are
a public benefaction. Meeting of
Chautauqua Spare Minute Circle at M. E.
The High School in the Union
Schools here is as fulfas there is room
for, and some classes-or, at least some
pupils have special recitations. Mr.. Pat
terson is magnificent teacher, and quite
popular. 49,. Milton Phillips, of Oak
Hill, in town to-day. :. Mr.. Beman
came through from Centreville, and re-
turned, IN buggy. A wet ride.
SATURDAY.-A warm day. Lots of
rabbit and quail hunting Rev. Jona-
than E. Thomas called. .... The streets
are thronged tonight to a perfect jam.
=. Holiday purchases are going on at
a lively rate. VIM. Davis has moved
into Miss Johnson's house. on Portsmouth
street The roof is completed on the
Presbyterian Church. ID. d. Edwards,
Commissioner, called. Mr.. Edwards now
gets pension of six dollars a month, and
this seems small for the injury he sus-
tanned 49,. .Leck Foster is now employed
by the Ohio Southern again, and his fam
lily live here. III B. Brookins has re-
Gently been over on the river, in the in
surance business, and says he never saw
the river so low. Speaking of the low
water reminds us of remark made by
Jackson man one day last week: "They
say that they have to haul water along
the river, for the fish to drink" DIR.
Johnson White was thrown from his
horse. near the o. S. Railroad, at Dia-
mond, and serious cut on the head in
flicted Dr. Williams dressed the wound
..... The Jackson Band paraded the
The Salvation Army
gets back to Johes Hall.
SUNDAY.-A prettey morning changing
to snow storm. The funeral of !
Mrs. Kretschmer was conducted by Rev.
Tedford, at two o'clock.
MONDAY Fierce, freezing weather,
and snow "A terrible row took place
at Wheldon Saturday night, in which
Dave Raynor was badly hurt by being
struck with rock; one report was to the
effect that he had been shot. "A large
crowd attended the theater tonight at
the Rink. Thereby arises a question-if
it is not wrong to go to free show, and
get the benefit or enjoyment of the show